Social Worker
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Support people through skilled, compassionate practice
Nonprofit Social Work Jobs
Search nonprofit social work jobs in community services, schools, healthcare, housing, behavioral health, family support, advocacy and program leadership.
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Career possibilities
Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Clinical Social Worker
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
School Social Worker
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Social Services Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Family Support Specialist
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Director of Social Services
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Understand the work
What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across human-services nonprofits, community health organizations, schools, housing providers and family-service agencies. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with assessment and service planning
- Experience with case documentation and ethical practice
- Experience with crisis response and referral coordination
- Experience with community resources and interdisciplinary teamwork
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
Post this type of roleView posting optionsRelated strengths
- Assessment and service planning
- Case documentation and ethical practice
- Crisis response and referral coordination
- Community resources and interdisciplinary teamwork
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Current opportunities
Nonprofit Social Work Jobs on Foundation List
TFI Family of Companies
Sep.
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministrty
Sep.
Rosemount Center
Aug.
Director, Hospital Development
A Full-time Job
LifeLink Foundation, Inc.
Aug.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for nonprofit social work jobs?
Opportunities may be available with human-services nonprofits, community health organizations, schools, housing providers and family-service agencies. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate nonprofit social work jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.